Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #79V218000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V218000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 3,100 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SWITCH:BRAKE LIGHT, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The stop lamp switch may have been installed in a low pressure part of the hydraulic brake system. Consequently, there may be insufficient pressure to actuate the lamp switch and illuminate the stop lamps during light brake applications.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate the stop lamp switch in the brake system.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V218000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1979-09-25T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:switch:brake light

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 3,100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The stop lamp switch may have been installed in a low pressure part of the hydraulic brake system. Consequently, there may be insufficient pressure to actuate the lamp switch and illuminate the stop lamps during light brake applications.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate the stop lamp switch in the brake system.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 79V218000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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